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A caravan in support of the inclusive immigration reform and humane border policies, drives across El Paso on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.

Immigration advocates organize caravan to outline demands of Biden administration

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Web Editor January 23, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) and members of the New Ellis Island Policy Group led a more than 100 car caravan throughout El Paso, in support of inclusive immigration reform and humane border policies. The caravan...

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UTEP prepares for possible border closure

UTEP prepares for possible border closure

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 1, 2019

UTEP President, Dr. Diana Natalicio announced early Monday evening in a memorandum a protocol for UTEP faculty, staff and students who may be experiencing delays along the U.S.-Mexico border. On Friday, March 29 President Donald Trump stated he will...

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The march against the wall

The march against the wall

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia editor January 26, 2019

  https://youtu.be/X9JBrK__i_E El Pasoans gathered in San Jacinto Plaza to march against the wall, and for immigration reform.

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Congressmen Beto ORourke will tavel throughout Texas for 34 days campaign. His first stop was his hometown of El Paso.

Congressman Beto O’Rourke begins 34-day trip in his hometown

Gaby Velasquez July 29, 2018

Congressman Beto O’Rourke began his 34-day trip through Texas in his hometown, where thousands of El Pasoans gathered in his support for a breakfast rally on Sunday, July 28. Those who arrived early at his campaign headquarters, on 415 E Yandell...

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How to help kids separated from parents at the border

How to help kids separated from parents at the border

Jake Deven, Contributor June 27, 2018

Since the Trump administration began enforcing its controversial “zero tolerance” policy at the U.S.-Mexico border, nearly 2,400 migrant children have been separated from their parents at the border. While President Trump recently signed an executive...

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People held up signs behind the media  during the press conference at the Tornillo- Guadalupe Port of Entry.

Separating families is the American (Christian) way

Jason Green, Contributor June 27, 2018

Separating families is nothing new for the U.S. Government. In 1619, slave ships from West Africa hit eastern shores in the U.S., starting the routine process of separating children from their families as they arrived at Jamestown Colony. Not seen as...

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Immigrant parents give testimony on family separation

Immigrant parents give testimony on family separation

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 25, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2AubpjNQ1Y&feature=youtu.be On Monday afternoon, June 25, five of the 32 immigrant parents who arrived at the El Paso's Annunciation House gave their testimonies about their horrific experiences and the high price...

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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta speaks at the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry.

Immigration Rallies Gain Momentum Despite Executive Order

Jake Deven, Contributor June 24, 2018

Hundreds gathered on Sunday, June 24, at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, for the second time within a week to protest the separation of immigrant children from their parents. Voto Latino, an organization dedicated to fostering...

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El Paso Mayor Dee Margo spoke  at the Tornillo- Guadalupe Port of Entry where about 20  mayors got together to protest Trump Administrations family separation policy.

U.S. mayors meet to protest at the border

June 21, 2018

On Thursday morning, June 21, mayors from across the country gathered at the Tornillo Port of Entry to protest for the thousands of families that have been separated at the U.S.- Mexico border. " We are the largest bilingual, bicultural, binational...

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What are your thoughts about the tent city?

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 20, 2018

The Prospector asked students what they thought about the tent city in Tornillo, Texas. This is what they had to say:

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Protestor shows her displeasure with Trumps immigration policies.

Second march held to “Free our children now!”

Daniel Mendez, Reporter June 19, 2018

In a sea of signs and chants aimed at the protection of immigrant children, more than a 1,000 people attended the March for Immigrant Rights and Against Family Separation, on Tuesday, June 19. The march started at Edgemere Linear Park and ended at...

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Congressman Beto ORourke and his supporters lock arms and march to the Tornillo Port of Entry on Sunday, June 17.

Hundreds march to demand an end to family separation at the border

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor June 18, 2018

People from all over the country arrived en masse at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, on Father’s Day, June 17, to express outrage over the separation of immigrant children from their parents. Vehicles lined the road as far as...

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